This place is amazing. I met the owner and he seems like a great guy and the other staff is great…read moretoo. The owner always has new artwork which makes me always stop by. They even have a gallery dog, the dogs real. Every piece of art has such great detail. I like the more dark kinda art. This place definitely rocks

Walking into Art Villain Gallery & Consignment feels like tumbling down a creative rabbit hole --…read morethe kind lined with glittering antiques, mind-bending sculptures, and walls that practically hum with imagination! My family and I have dropped by several times, and every visit feels like a brand-new adventure through art history and modern expression all rolled into one. The space itself is incredible, inside an old bank building (yes, there's serious "Cool Factor" energy here). Everywhere you look, there's something unexpected, collage art that catches you off guard, mixed media pieces that spark conversation, and paintings that could easily live in a museum. The vibe is warm and personal, too. On each visit, the associates and the artist-owner were there to chat, answer questions, and share the stories behind the works -- which makes browsing feel more like a private studio tour than a shopping trip. And if that's not enough, on weekends, the outside gallery front transforms into a quaint outdoor music venue featuring live Jazz and Classic Rock. It really feels like you are a guest in a friend's home studio. Bottom line: If you love art, music, and a dash of eccentric charm, this San Carlos gem is a must-see. Even if you have to drive a little -- trust me, it's worth every mile.

I went to this art academy during the summer to learn more about painting and I really enjoyed the…read moreplace! Robin as well as her daughter, Shannon, are well knowledged in arts, they're patient, and nice! I personally haven't touched any paint since elementary school but with their guidance, I learned on color blending and in what order to paint it. This art academy teaches for both adults and children and is very family friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody who wants to learn how to paint or draw and would come back to this place again!

This turned out to be one of my favorite stops, especially when I'm in between appointments in Palo…read moreAlto. I knew in advance that on Thursdays (2nd & 4th weeks only), the public street parking in front of the building was off limits for street sweeping/no parking between 7am-11am, so I got very lucky pulling up in front at 11am sharp. Nice. Easy walk. The Foster Museum was very simple, decent, positive, and relaxing environment filled with gorgeous nature views/sketches/watercolor artworks by the U.K. artist, Tony Foster. Good feeling here. Free admissions and good customer service staffs. You can just walk in or register online. There's a tiny gift area not far from the public restrooms. I signed the guestbook at the end of my walk. Good place to hang around/includes unlimited paper, paper/pencils/samples/etc. If you like to sketch and get some creative inspirations, all the nature artworks in the gallery is definitely a good place to start. Not huge, but perfectly quite and calm for art lovers. You can request for an orientation and/or tour as desired. Great first impression during first visit. It's the positive feeling I get from observing the energy and various colorful artworks. Simple and stress-free. Good value/free admissions is totally worth the 1-2 hours here. They also host art classes too, but I will need to take time to browse around online. Good vibes. Staffs are friendly inside. Hidden place. Love it.

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

I love to chill out on a Sunday afternoon, here at Laurel Street Arts. The place gets busy as…read morethere are lots of fun, creative people looking for a place like this to express themselves. You look around and find what you want to paint, pick and choose your colors, brushes and water bowls to clean your brushes. Find a comfortable spot to start and then do it. I find each time I go I do better and I tap into my divine, creative self. I have two to three hours to get 3 or 4 layers of paint to make a deep expression of myself as an artist. I recommend this place to be yourself and do something for yourself that makes you happy. The staff is great and you will have a good time.

My family loves Laurel Street Arts! We've done multiple birthday parties here as hosts and guests,…read moreas well as summer camps for our daughters, and both of our daughters are obsessed with what they fondly call "Sheena camp"! The owner Sheena is so fabulous, and takes such good care of everyone, no matter what they're there for! Highly recommend!!

I didn't know they were there. They tackled an unusual project for me with great results.read more

Brought in two pictures to have just the mats replaced. It's been three months and I still haven't…read moregot my pictures back. They have my deposit, too. Whenever I call to find out status, I get an excuse. I will never use them again. Very unprofessional. Horrible service.

I signed up for the Piano for Adults class at CSMA Belmont recently. Wendy, the piano teacher has…read morebeen the best piano teacher so far. Thanks to her my piano skill has been improving and I have new found love for this hobby. The keyboards are of good quality too. Shoutout to Ryan too for being always helpful and resourceful at the front desk. Will definitely sign up for another class.

From the owner: A new nonprofit center for arts education is now open in Belmont! Check out our private music…read morelessons, art classes and group music classes.

I was so happy to find an art gallery in Gilroy. The lady running it was Friendly and informative…read more Many added thumbs up for it being woman centric. Great interesting pieces and cannot wait to check it out again!

This is an incredible way to decorate your home with REAL art that comes to your door. Noa is the…read moreowner and in most cases the designer of the pieces that look best and work in your home and with your style, taste and current decor. She came into my home with dozens of options, hanging canvas's up on my wall where I was able to study them, take a picture and feel the art in the space - then - all of a sudden, I turn around after she has put another two pieces up and WOW that's it. I would have never picked what I picked in any store - but seeing on my wall in MY living room - I knew - it spoke to me, and that was it. The framer came shortly after, framed it perfectly and it's now hanging on my wall. Do you know how many pictures and how much time I would have had to lug in my car and put up each piece only to probably return it and start all over again? Too many hours to count - too many holes in my wall - too many trips to countless stores. Noa is awesome, talented, warm, friendly and honest about what works and what doesn't AND there is no pressure. It's free for her to come and take a test drive of art in your home! Highly recommend!

Noa was wonderful! She had a great eye and understood our style after just a few minutes in the…read morehouse. The paintings she recommended were perfect for each room and what was especially valuable was her suggestions for optimizing the space. We already made a couple of the changes she mentioned and it has really elevated the room! Her style is very personable without feeling like too much of a "sales pitch". Her framer was also punctual and efficient, and available just a couple days after we bought the art. Would definitely recommend Noa's Art to any new home owners looking to create a beautiful space!

Great work- talented artist and super hard working. Pleasure to work with…read more Looking forward to much more work ahead. Happy to talk if need be for recommendations

"In working with Morgan, there is nothing that didn't go the way that I thought it would. I…read moreappreciated is how efficient she is - she guided me through the process pretty quickly, and all our communication was spot on. It was such a great connection, so natural. Everything about it was easy, and the whole team was amazing. I start every morning by looking at the murals. I take a breath, look at it for 5 minutes, and then I can go into my office and work. The kids are still hanging out by them at every recess, they enjoy them as a part of their life every day. I didn't expect that parents would walk up to me constantly to thank me. That was a great surprise. One lady cried in my office, 'it is so beautiful!' The school just became instantly better! I would recommend Morgan for every reason -- for the process, experience, the result. She goes above and beyond."

Totally responsive upon initial request. Came and looked at job, very quick with quote. Very fair…read moreprice. Work is quite outstanding, down to minutest detail. Very agreeable to work with, had 5-6 exchanges of ideas, with John the customer is the driver, John delivers what he says he will in the time he says it will take. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for mural work, small scale (mine 250 sq ft), or large.

Very creative, professional, easy to work with, and the work is very widely appealing.read more